Sheoltun
| Sheoltun | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Plane | Dominaria |
| Status | Fallen |
| Part of | Aerona |
| Later part of | Benalia |
The Sheoltun Empire was a former military state in central Aerona on Dominaria. It originated during the Ice Age as a mercantile affiliation between several trading fleets.[1] Its capital was Benfosa.
History
Sheoltun's most famed administrator was Tobias Andrion. He was instrumental in establishing the young empire's military dominance over its neighbors. His true legacy to central Aerona was his successful campaign to eliminate the longstanding organized piracy in the region. Although Sheoltun already held the mainland with an iron grip when Tobias was born, it was not yet established on the islands. He battled the pirates of the Spice Isles for over three decades.
Having spread their influence across the Domains, including the whole of Aerona and the Spice Isles, the Sheoltun Empire wished to continue to spread their influence in a wider circle. They looked west to the Terisian Isles, where they saw the strategic advantage of controlling the city of Epityr. This triggered the Sheoltun Occupation, where parts of the Terisian continent fell under direct Sheoltun control. This marked the height of Sheoltun expansion, but the seeds of the empire's fall were already being sown.[2]
The might of Sheoltun eventually declined around 3500 AR, with the start of the collapse heralded by the Uprising in Epityr in 3724 AR. A song-mage of Almaaz summoned Serra Angels in a revolt in the Terisiarien colonies.[3] Ultimately the uprising resulted in Sheoltun losing its hold on the continent and the fall of that empire. The Empire was succeeded by Benalia.
In-game references
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References
- ↑ James Wyatt (2018), The Art of Magic: The Gathering - Dominaria. VIZ Media.
- ↑ The Temple of Serra from the Duelist # 14, page 24, by Scott Hungerford
- ↑ Monty Ashley (October 21, 2010). "From the Library of Leng: Serra Angel". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2019-03-20.